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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.47, 1,307.81 and 668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.47, 1,307.81 and 668.62 is: 921.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.47 : 1,307.81 = 668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.47/1,307.81 = 668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.47x = 1,307.81 × 668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.47x = 874,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,427.92/948.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.94

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